Day: December 15, 2023
Computer Art Pioneer Vera Molnar Passes Away at 99
Vera Molnar, a Hungarian artist known as the godmother of generative art for her pioneering digital work, passed away on Dec. 7 in Paris at the age of 99. Her death was announced by the Pompidou Center in Paris, which will hold an exhibition of her work in February. Molnar lived in Paris since 1947. […]
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The Absurdity of TikTok’s Bow Trend
To go viral on TikTok, tie a pink ribbon around a random object, such as a roll of toilet paper or a dill spear. The trend has inspired people to tie bows on all kinds of things, from macaroni and cheese to cups of water. This trend is in response to the recent popularity of […]
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Streaming Platforms Gain Confidence from Studios in Show Distribution
For many years, entertainment companies were happily licensing classic movies and television shows to Netflix. Both Netflix and entertainment companies were benefitting from the arrangement, as the streaming service received popular content like “Friends” and Disney’s “Moana,” while companies received a substantial amount of money. But around five years ago, executives began to realize they […]
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The Last of Us: Abandoning Multiplayer Mode
Naughty Dog, the creator of The Last of Us video game, has made the tough decision to cancel the development of its much-anticipated online multiplayer version of the game. The studio announced the decision, stating that it would have required significant resources for years to come, which would have impacted future single-player games. The studio […]
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